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Recent articles about Michel Platinien-usSuspended UEFA chief Platini withdraws from FIFA presidential raceMichel Platini is giving up his bid to become the next FIFA president.Platini told The Associated Press on Thursday that he remains determined to overturn the eight-year ban he was handed by FIFA's ethics committee last month, but that the deadline for the Feb. 26 election is too short and renders his candidacy impossible.Platini's bid to succeed Sepp Blatter and take football's top job had been put on hold because of a payment he received from his former mentor back in 2011.Blatter and Platini were banned for eight years last month for conflict of interest in a 2 million Swiss franc ($2 million) payment deal that is also the subject of a criminal investigation in Switzerland.07 Jan 2016 13:38:30 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/suspended_uefa_chief_platini_withdraws_from_fifa_presidential_race/s1_13180_20153563
http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/suspended_uefa_chief_platini_withdraws_from_fifa_presidential_race/s1_13180_20153563Suspended UEFA chief Platini withdraws from FIFA presidential racehttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/suspended_uefa_chief_platini_withdraws_from_fifa_presidential_race/s1_13180_20153563http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngFIFA tells Platini he can't appeal directly to sports courtZURICH -- FIFA told Michel Platini on Tuesday that he cannot bypass its appeals process by challenging his eight-year ban directly at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Platini had been hoping to cut out the required FIFA appeals procedure as he races to try to overturn his ban before the Feb. 26 presidential election.FIFA said it wrote to Platini's lawyers on Tuesday to confirm that the UEFA leader can only go to CAS if the governing body's appeals committee first rejects his request. FIFA rules state a list of candidates must be finalized one month before the election in Zurich.Platini was banned on Monday for eight years along with Sepp Blatter over a 2011 payment of 2 million Swiss francs ($2 million) from FIFA that the president authorized for the former France captain.Blatter's appeal will focus on FIFA's ethics judge being unable to find sufficient evidence of corruption or bribery in the case, which saw both him and Platini banned for unethical conduct.''Blatter is eager to present his arguments to th22 Dec 2015 09:56:30 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/fifa_tells_platini_he_can_39t_appeal_directly_to_sports_court/s1_13180_20083966
http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/fifa_tells_platini_he_can_39t_appeal_directly_to_sports_court/s1_13180_20083966FIFA tells Platini he can't appeal directly to sports courthttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/fifa_tells_platini_he_can_39t_appeal_directly_to_sports_court/s1_13180_20083966http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngPlatini loses appeal at CAS over 90-day FIFA banLAUSANNE, Switzerland --Michel Platini lost his appeal Friday at the Court to Arbitration for Sport to lift a 90-day ban by FIFA.CAS said its three-man panel of judges was unanimous in ruling against the FIFA presidential hopeful.The 90-day ban ''does not cause irreparable harm to Michel Platini at this point in time,'' the court said in a statement.Platini hoped to be allowed to attend the 2016 European Championship draw in Paris on Saturday and resume campaigning ahead of the FIFA presidential election on Feb. 26.He must also first pass an integrity check by FIFA to be declared an official candidate.Still, CAS ordered the FIFA ethics committee to work quickly on Platini's case. The court said Platini's provisional ban could not be extended by a further 45 days in January.Platini's full case will be heard by the FIFA ethics committee in Zurich on Friday and a verdict is expected days later.The case centers on FIFA President Sepp Blatter's approval of $2 million of FIFA money that Platini got in 2011 as backd11 Dec 2015 04:59:15 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/platini_loses_appeal_at_cas_over_90_day_fifa_ban/s1_13180_20031007
http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/platini_loses_appeal_at_cas_over_90_day_fifa_ban/s1_13180_20031007Platini loses appeal at CAS over 90-day FIFA banhttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/platini_loses_appeal_at_cas_over_90_day_fifa_ban/s1_13180_20031007http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngPlatini calls to end 'stupid' ruleMichel Platini has repeated his call for the "stupid" 'triple punishment' rule to be dropped, following two controversial incidents this week.
The "triple punishment" of a penalty, red card and suspension has come under scrutiny after Manchester City 's Martin Demichelis and Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szcznesny fell foul of the ruling.
UEFA President Platini has defended the referee's decision to send off the Arsenal stopper in the Champions League last-16 first leg for a foul on Arjen Robben that led to a penalty to Bayern Munich , and though they missed the spot-kicked they went on to win 2-0 .
However, Platini described the rule itself as "stupid".
On Tuesday, Manchester City also fell foul of the rule when defender Martin Demichelis was sent off for lunging in on Lionel Messi and conceding a penalty from which the Argentine striker scored.
Barcelona went on to win the leg 2-0.
Speaking at a news conference on Saturday before the draw for the qualifying rounds of Euro 2016 Platini said: "For 15 year23 Feb 2014 09:05:01 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/platini_calls_to_end_39stupid_39_rule/s1_8866_15853529
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/platini_calls_to_end_39stupid_39_rule/s1_8866_15853529Platini calls to end 'stupid' rulehttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/platini_calls_to_end_39stupid_39_rule/s1_8866_15853529http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngMichel Platini: I know I'm unpopularUEFA President Michel Platini believes he has made himself unpopular in some football circles by enforcing stricter punishments for clubs, but that it's a necessary consequence of trying to clean up the sport.
Platini, who is weighing up whether he has the support to seek the FIFA presidency in 2015, said Friday that penalizing clubs for racism, match-fixing and uncontrolled spending is key to ensuring that football is ''free of cheating, violence or injustice.''
Platini said in an end-of-year message that UEFA still must act ''quicker and firmer,'' but highlighted how clubs are already being forced to play in empty stadiums to punish racism, and booted out of European competitions for financial mismanagement.
''All of these measures are not making us popular. That is patently clear,'' Platini said. ''However, my aim is not to be popular. My aim is to be responsible.
''It is a responsibility that I must take on, in order to ensure football's continued existence, as well as the future of our competitions.'27 Dec 2013 14:17:47 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/michel_platini_i_know_i_39m_unpopular/s1_8866_15400939
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/michel_platini_i_know_i_39m_unpopular/s1_8866_15400939Michel Platini: I know I'm unpopularhttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/michel_platini_i_know_i_39m_unpopular/s1_8866_15400939http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngUEFA's Platini says it's clear he's not popularUEFA President Michel Platini says he is sacrificing popularity in football to get tough on clubs for racism, match-fixing and uncontrolled spending.
Platini has championed ''Financial Fair Play'' rules compelling clubs to break even, and pay players wages and tax bills on time in order to play in Europe.
In an end-of-year message, Platini added that match-fixing and the discriminatory behavior in stadiums are among the scourges tarnishing football's image.
Platini accepts UEFA has to act in a ''quicker and firmer'' manner, but highlighted how clubs are already being forced to play in empty stadiums to punish racism, and booted out of European competitions for financial mismanagement.
Platini says ''all of these measures are not making us popular. That is patently clear. However, my aim is not to be popular.''27 Dec 2013 12:50:09 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/uefa_39s_platini_says_it_39s_clear_he_39s_not_popular/s1_8866_15400240
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/uefa_39s_platini_says_it_39s_clear_he_39s_not_popular/s1_8866_15400240UEFA's Platini says it's clear he's not popularhttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/uefa_39s_platini_says_it_39s_clear_he_39s_not_popular/s1_8866_15400240http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngEx-CNN anchor new media man for PlatiniUEFA has hired former CNN sports presenter Pedro Pinto as its head of press relations with special responsibility for its president Michel Platini.
UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino says Pinto's duties include ''coordinating institutional communications relating especially to the UEFA president.''
Pinto will begin work in mid-January, at the start of a year in which Platini is expected to announce if he will run for the FIFA presidency in 2015.
Pinto has presented football ceremonies including UEFA's Champions League draw in Monaco and FIFA's world player of the year gala in Zurich.
Infantino says after a meeting of UEFA's executive committee that Pinto will work alongside David Farrelly, who remains head of its communications department.12 Dec 2013 16:04:22 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/ex_cnn_anchor_new_media_man_for_platini/s1_8866_15295433
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/ex_cnn_anchor_new_media_man_for_platini/s1_8866_15295433Ex-CNN anchor new media man for Platinihttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/ex_cnn_anchor_new_media_man_for_platini/s1_8866_15295433http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngPlatini: WCup draw helping France was FIFA ideaMichel Platini says FIFA's choice of World Cup draw procedure was not his idea, despite it favoring his native France.
Platini told reporters he offered to leave the room Monday during talks about a ''FIFA administration'' proposal.
A lottery will now decide which unseeded European team goes into Pot 2 - sure to face two high-ranked opponents from Europe and South America.
France, the lowest-ranked European qualifier, was the expected automatic choice because of a 2006 World Cup precedent.
On Tuesday FIFA said all nine unseeded Europeans would be in the lottery which opens the draw ceremony Friday.
FIFA vice-president Platini says: ''I am not the only Frenchman in FIFA.''
A Netherlands federation official said its lawyers had checked whether the FIFA decision was allowed.04 Dec 2013 14:33:59 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/platini_wcup_draw_helping_france_was_fifa_idea/s1_8866_15226907
http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/platini_wcup_draw_helping_france_was_fifa_idea/s1_8866_15226907Platini: WCup draw helping France was FIFA ideahttp://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/platini_wcup_draw_helping_france_was_fifa_idea/s1_8866_15226907http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngCyprus' Platini museum goes for Guinness recordIt would be an understatement to call Philippos Stavrou a fan of former France great and UEFA President Michel Platini.
The 52-year-old Cypriot has legally changed his name to Philippos Stavrou Platini - with his parents' blessing - and runs ''The Temple of Michel Platini'' in Mosfiloti.
The museum dedicated to the Frenchman holds 21,137 pieces of memorabilia, including the two-piece suit that Platini has for years worn as UEFA chief, frayed and faded soccer jerseys, shorts, balls, caps and even a Platini candle.
And now Philippos is hoping the museum, which doubles as a taverna in the evenings, is named among Guinness World Records as the ''largest sporting memorabilia collection.''24 Nov 2013 07:53:21 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/cyprus_39_platini_museum_goes_for_guinness_record/s1_8866_15143660
http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/cyprus_39_platini_museum_goes_for_guinness_record/s1_8866_15143660Cyprus' Platini museum goes for Guinness recordhttp://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/cyprus_39_platini_museum_goes_for_guinness_record/s1_8866_15143660http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png